superlative

美 [suːˈpɜːrlətɪv]英 [suːˈpɜːlətɪv]
  • n.(形容词或副词的)最高级
  • adj.(形容词或副词)最高级的;卓越的;最优秀的;极佳的

复数: superlatives 派生词: superlatively adv.

superlativesuperlative

adj.

1

极佳的;卓越的;最优秀的
excellent

a superlative performance

精彩绝伦的演出

2

(形容词或副词)最高级的
relating to adjectives or adverbs that express the highest degree of sth, for example best, worst, slowest and most difficult

3


noun

grammar 语法(形容词或副词的)最高级
the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of sth

It's hard to find enough superlatives to describe this book.

用再多的盛赞之辞也难以描述这本书。

compare comparative n.

superlative

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 极佳的;最优秀的;卓越的
    If you describe something as superlative, you mean that it is extremely good.

    Some superlative wines are made in this region...

    一些上好的葡萄酒就是在这个地区酿造的。

  • The Philharmonia played this staggeringly difficult music superlatively well.

    爱乐乐团精彩演绎了这首高难度乐曲。

  • 3
    N-COUNT 最高级别;最佳
    If someone uses superlatives to describe something, they use adjectives and expressions which indicate that it is extremely good.

    ...a spectacle which has critics world-wide reaching for superlatives.

    世界各地的评论家们都极尽溢美之词夸赞不已的盛况

  • 4
    ADJ (形容词或副词)最高级的
    In grammar, the superlative form of an adjective or adverb is the form that indicates that something has more of a quality than anything else in a group. For example, 'biggest' is the superlative form of 'big'.

    See also:Superlative is also a noun.

noun

1
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'
`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'
`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'
Synonym: superlative degree
2
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
the critics lavished superlatives on it
3
the highest level or degree attainable;the highest stage of development
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
the artist's gifts are at their acme
at the height of her career
the peak of perfection
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
the summit of his ambition
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
at the top of his profession
Synonym: acme height elevation peak pinnacle summit meridian tiptop top

adj

1
highest in quality
Synonym: greatest sterling(a)

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Research the Expressing Methods of the Meaning of the English Superlative Degree

    英语最高级含义的特殊表达法研究

  2. Can you give the comparative form and the superlative form of this word ?

    你能给出这个词的比较级和最高级吗?

  3. It 's hard to find enough superlatives to describe this book .

    用再多的盛赞之辞也难以描述这本书。

  4. Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices .

    随处都能买到价格低廉而质量上乘的酒和食品。

  5. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island .

    在丽晶酒店看香港岛的美景,视野绝佳。

  6. Some superlative wines are made in this region

    一些上好的葡萄酒就是在这个地区酿造的。

  7. Critics were busy dusting down the same superlatives they had applied to their first three films

    评论家们正忙着搬出他们用在前三部电影上的那些盛赞之词。

  8. They encore with a superlative version of The Who 's ' The Kids Are Alright ' .

    他们加演了谁人乐队的《真是不赖的小伙子》,非常精彩。

  9. Comparatives , superlatives , hedges , numerals , quantifiers and pronouns are also used in advertisements .

    比较级、最高级、模糊限制语、数词、量词和代词也出现在广告中

  10. The superlatives are based on total number of jobs cut .

    以上是就裁员的总人数而言。

  11. Superlative collaboration and communication skills ; strong cross functional influencing skills .

    非常强的协作、沟通能力;跨部门实施影响的能力。

  12. Superlatives are formed in two ways in English .

    英语形容词的最高级形式有两种组合方法。

  13. Can you change the comparative form into its superlative form in this sentence ?

    你能把这句话的比较级改为最高级吗?

  14. Grade . COMPARE On the Comparative and Superlative Degrees in Marine Engineering English

    轮机英语的比较级和最高级

  15. ( superlative of ` good ' ) having the most positive qualities .

    (good的最高级)具有最多的优良品质。

  16. The usual comparative and superlative forms of old are older and oldest

    old通常的比较级和最高级形式是older和oldest

  17. ( superlative of ` bad ' ) most wanting in quality or value or condition .

    (bad的最高级)最缺乏质量、价值或者条件。

  18. Sometimes you see a goal and it feels like no superlatives will be suitable .

    有时候你看见一个进球,会发现它美得难以言表。

  19. No comparative or superlative ; usu placed directly after a number

    无比较级或最高级,通常直接置於数字之后

  20. She described the place with a string of superlatives .

    她用一连串最高级的词语描绘那个地方。

  21. Investigation of superlative arrangement for bus burs of large-size aluminium cells

    大容量铝电解槽母线最佳配置的研究

  22. I know the rules of the superlative of adjectives .

    我了解形容词最高级的规律。

  23. Under any circumstance , commenting on this century would make anyone feel like speaking in superlatives .

    在任何情况下,对一个世纪发言都会有一种大言不惭的感觉。

  24. I want to first thank you for a superlative dinner and magnificent hospitality .

    我首先要感谢你举行的极为丰盛的晚宴和盛情的款待。

  25. Chinese companies are rushing to sell shares and cash in on superlative valuations .

    中国企业争相发行股票,从股市的过高估值中获利。

  26. Avoid using superlatives and emotive language that can be quoted out of context .

    避免使用最高级和动感情的语言,它们被引用后可能脱离自己的本意。

  27. But he does make a superlative enemy .

    但他却是无与伦比的敌人

  28. All 48 of those states had above average temperatures last year , but some set their own superlatives .

    所有的48个州高于去年同期的平均气温,但一些州已经设定他们自己的最高级。

  29. The Pulse move automatism orientation control circuit is simple method , especially apply the situation that precision need not superlative .

    脉动定位方法简单,特别适用主轴定位精度要求不高的场合。

  30. A superlative policy for alleviating shortage of fresh water ── on direct utilization of seawater in Qingdao

    缓解水源紧缺的最佳选择&谈青岛市的海水直接利用